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TTORNEY United States Patent O 3,138,287 CARTRIDGE DISPENSER Andrew G. Kireta, Lawton, Okla. (48400 Ursa Drive, Fremont, Calif.) Filed Nov. 6, 1961, Ser. No. 150,431 6 Claims. (Cl. 221-94) This invention relates to cartridge dispensers of the portable, selectively actuated type and is a continuationin-part `of my application Serial Number 833, filed lanuary 6, 1960, now Patent No. 3,014,618 of December 26, 1961, and also my application Serial Number 795,411, tiled February 25, 1959, now Patent No. 3,014,617 of December 26, 1961. The present invention provides several novel variations and improvements over the cartridge dispensers disclosed in these pending applications.

It is a primary object of this invention-to provide a cartridge dispenser having adjustable dispensing means for dispensing cartridges of various calibers and lengths.

It is another object of this invention to provide a cartridge dispenser for supplying cartridges to the user whereby all of the cartridges will be in the proper position for loading into a irearm.

Another object of this invention is to provide a cartridge dispenser wherein a selected number of cartridges can be dispensed simultaneously.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a cartridge dispenser having a strong, er1-durable dispensing mechanism with positive, trouble-free operating characteristics.

A further object of the invention is to provide a cartridge dispenser having few moving or operating parts so that the dispenser can be easily and inexpensively manufactured and maintained.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cartridge dispenser which can be readily attached to the person of the user. These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following specification and drawing wherein like numerals refer to similar parts throughout.

In the drawings:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective View of the novel cartridge dispenser;

FIGURE 2 is a side elevation of the cartridge dispenser with a partial cross section shown;

FIGURE 3 shows the partial cross section of FIGURE 2 during the dispensing operation;

FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the novel adjustable dispensing mechanism;

FIGURE 5 is a cross section taken along the lines 5--5 of FIGURE 2 on an enlarged scale;

FIGURE 6 is a cross section taken along the lines 6-6 in FIGURE 2 on an enlarged scale;

FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of the cartridge holding plate; and

FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of a modification of the dispensing mechanism.

Basically, the cartridge dispenser comprises a generally rectangular in cross-section casing or container adapted to slidably receive a plate against the inside of one of its end walls. This plate is removable and has a plurality of vertical channels with inturned flanges which are adapted to slidably engage the rim of the base of the cartridge or shell and hold the same in a horizontal position at substantially right angles thereto. The parallel channels of the removable plate are adapted to hold a plurality of cartridges in separate columns. Small thumb operated levers are provided in the casing near the base of the channels to selectively block the channels to control the number of cartridges dispensed during the dispensing operation. A number of different removable plates having Vcaliber to be dispensed from the dispenser.

3,138,287 Patented June 23, 1964 channels of various dimensions may be provided so that cartridges of different calibers can be held and dispensed from the device.

The novel dispensing mechanism comprises a device having upper and lower parallel, horizontally spaced apart bars adapted to horizontally slide in the bottom portion of the container. The lower bar supports the columns of cartridges in the vertical channels and the upper bar slides between the lowermost cartridge of each column and the adjacent cartridge. During the dispensing operation, the upper bar acts to retain all but the lowermost cartridge in each column of the vertical channels and at the same time the lower bar moves from a position away from the channels allowing the selected number of cartridges to be dispensed from the cartridge dispenser.

Referring in detail to the drawing and more particularly to FIGURES l, 2 and 3, the cartridge dispenser is shown to comprise a casing 10 having a bottomk door 11 hinged at 12 and held in the closed position by the spring clip 13. The casing has an open top which is closed by a cover 14 of transparent material.

AA plurality of cartridges 15 are horizontally disposed in vertical columns by having their rimmed base portions 16 held in the channels 17 of the removable plate 18. The channel 17 has, in turn, flanges adapted to slidably engage the rimmed base 16 of the cartridge 15. Consequently, the cartridges 15 are slidably held substantially perpendicular to the removable plate 18 by the channels 17. The size of each channel 17 is designed to permit free sliding movement of the cartridges therein but at the same time prevent the cartridges from .drooping from the horizontal to such a .degree that the rimmed bases would become jammed in the channels.

The plate 18 may be removed or inserted in the casing 10 by sliding the same in a pair of vertical grooves (not shown) in the inside of the casing walls near the corners thereof. The grooves are open at the top of the casing and are of suiiicient length to fully receive the plate 18 and at the same time prevent the plate from sliding to a position which would interfere with the operation of the dispensing mechanism. The plate 18 has openings 19 which allow operation of the selection mechanism as will be referred to below.

The selection mechanism or stop means for controlling the number of cartridges to be dispensed during the dispensing operation is best shown generally at 20 in FIG- URES 2 and 3. This selection mechanism 20 principally comprises a lever 2l, stem 22, disc 23 and spring 24. The integral selection mechanism is actuated by degree rotation of the lever 21. Rotation of the lever 21 frictionally engages the disc 23 through the opening 19 against the base 16 of the cartridge 15. As seen in FIGURE 3, rotation of the lever 21 in an opposite direction permits the spring 24 to urge the disc away from the base 16 of the cartridges allowing them to freely slide in the plate 18. The disc 23 and the openings for the same in the casing and in the plate 18 are designed to be of a size to accommodate cartridges of the smallest practical In all cases, the size of the disc 23 will be large enough to cover an area of the cartridge base greater than that of the primer cap.

It will be understood from the above description that selected vertical columns of cartridges may be prevented from sliding in the vertical channels 17 by appropriate rotation of one of the levers 21. Thus, the user may easily control the number of cartridges to be dispensed during the dispensing operation.

Referring to FIGURES 2, 4 and 5, the dispensing mechanism is shown to comprise a framework adapted to horizontally slide in grooves in the bottom portion of the container housing.

rIhe dispensing mechanism, generally designated as 25, includes the parallel, upper and lower bars 26 and 27, respectively. The lower bar 27 has an extension bar 2S extending at right angles from each of its ends. The bars 2S are smaller in cross-section than the bar 27 as best seen in FIGURE 4, and are integral with the same forming, in effect, a horizontally disposed U-shaped frame. One of the bars 28 has a vertically disposed plate 29 secured to its upper surface near the inside thereof at its end remote from the bar 27. The other bar 28 has a similar plate 30 secured in the same manner. The rectangular plates 29 and 30 have a length which is slightly longer than one half the length of the bars 28. The plates are rigidly held in parallel spaced apart relationship by the `Ushaped member comprising the integral bars 27 and 28. Each of the plates 29 and 30 has a plurality of openings, 31 and 32, respectively, therein which are adapted to receive the upper bar 26. As best seen in FIGURE 5, the openings in each plate are so aligned to receive and support the bar 26 in perpendicular relationship to the plates 29 and 30. The rectangular openings 31 are smaller in width than the openings 32 to receive the notched end 33 of the bar 26. The shoulder 34 formed by the notch prevents the end 33 of the bar 26 from extending beyond the outside surface of the plate 29. The other end of the bar 26 is supported by the openings 32. A screw 35 adapted to engage threads in the bar 26 is provided to prevent the bar 26 from being disengaged from the openings in the supporting plates. The screw 35 may be adjusted by inserting a screwdriver into the opening at the bottom of the container i0.

The dispensing mechanism 25 accomplishes the dispensing operation by horizontal sliding movement within the container 10. The outside of the bars 28 slide in grooves 36 located in the sidewalls 37 and 38 of the container 10 (FIGURE The ends of the lower bar 27 slide in the rooves 39 as best seen in FIGURE 6. The grooves 39, which define the sides of the container extensions 49, are in communication with the grooves 36. The grooves 39 are larger in width than the grooves 36 to accommodate the bar 27. The shoulder 41, see FIGURE 3, thus formed in the side walls by the juncture of the two grooves acts as a stop for the bar 27. A spring 42 is provided to hold the dispensing mechanism in the position shown in FIGURE 2. This is accomplished by the spring 42 urging the portions 43 of the bar 27 against the shoulders 41.

The upper bar 26 has an extended portion or handle 26a which is adapted to extend through the slots 44 in the container wall 39. Thus, the bar 26 can be placed in any of the aligned plate openings 31 and 32 by inserting the same through the desired slot 44. As will be referred to below, this arrangement permits the bar 26 to be located to accommodate shells of various calibers and lengths.

The cartridge dispensing operation will now be described. Initially, the cartridge dispensing mechanism 25 is in the position shown in FIGURE 2. For the purposes of illustration, it will be assumed that cartridges of a length equal to those enumerated as 15 will be used.

First, a plate 18 is selected to accommodate the caliber of the cartridges desired to be dispensed. The plate 18 is then slidably inserted along the end-wall of the casing 10. Vertical grooves in the inside of the container are provided to locate the plate 18 in its proper position. The desired number of cartridges are loaded into the dispenser by placing the rimmed bases 16 of the cartridges 15 into sliding engagement with the vertical channels 17. The top 14 for the casing 1) may now be snapped into place.

The bar 26 is inserted through one of the casing slots 44 and located in the appropriate openings 31 and 32 in the dispensing mechanism plates 29 and 30. The bar 26 is always located so that it is just clear of the forward portion of the cartridges 15 as shown in FIGURE 2. The upper bar 26 is securely held in place in the dispensing mechanism by the set screw which can be reached through the opening in the bottom of the case by a screw driver or like tool. The overall dimensions of the dispensing mechanism and the spacing of the openings 31 and 32 are such that cartridges of three conventional sizes can be accommodated by the dispenser. For example, if cartridges of a size shown by the dashed line 45 are used, the bar 26 would be placed through the openings designated by the cross-hatched area 46. In like manner, when the cartridges 47 are to be dispensed, the bar 26 would be placed in the openings indicated by 48. The additional openings are provided in the plates 29 and 30 to give the mechanism greater versatility in handling cartridges of unsual lengths and calibers.

When it is desired to dispense a selected number of cartridges, the bottom door 11 of the casing 10 is permitted to drop open by releasing the same from the spring clip 13. As explained above, the movement of the cartridges in any of the vertical channels 17 can be stopped or blocked by operation of the selection mechanism 20. ln the embodiment shown, the selection mechanism 20 is provided for all of the vertical channels permitting the dispensing mechanism to be actuated without releasing any cartridges. Of course, the cartridge dispenser would function properly with selection mechanism blocking only two of the channels.

After the thumb levers 21 have been rotated for the desired number of cartridges to be dispensed, the upper bar extension or handle 26a is slidably moved in the casing slot 44 in a direction towards the cartridges. The transversely extending bar 26 will then slide between the forward portion of the lowermost cartridge in each column and the next cartridge thereby cooperating with the vertical channels 17 in holding the latter cartridges in place. At the same time sliding motion of the dispensing mechanism 25 in the grooves 36 and 39 moves the lower bar 27 away from its position under the rimmed bases 16 of the cartridges 15 into the casing extension housing 4t). The lowermost cartridge in each column rests on the bar 27 which prevents these cartridges not blocked by the selection mechanism from downwardly sliding in the channels 17. Continued application of a force strong enough to overcome the spring 42 will move the bar 27 into the casing extension 40 and allow the selected nurnber of cartridges to be dispensed by the action of gravity.

The spring 42 will return the mechanism 25 to a position shown in FIGURE 2. As referred to above, sliding motion of the dispensing mechanism 25 is restrained in a direction away from the cartridges 15 by the shoulders 41 in the inside of the container walls which engage the portions 43 of the lower bar 27. As the mechanism returns to the position shown in FIGURE 2, the upper bar 26 moves from between the cartridges and allows the cartridges in the unblocked channels to slide by the action of gravity to the positions of the lowermost cartridges resting on the bar 27. The cartridge dispenser is now in position for another dispensing operation.

The novel device is adapted to be easily adjusted for accommodating cartridges of different calibers or lengths. A plate 18 can be selected to accommodate the bases of the cartridges desired to be dispensed and the bar 26 can be removed from the dispenser by simply releasing the set screw 35. Afterthe cartridges have been loaded as explained above, the bar 26 is located in the appropriate openings so that it will be in a position just clear of the forward portion of the cartridges. The bar is secured in place by the screw 35 and the device is then in a condition to dispense the cartridges of the desired length.

A modification of the dispensing mechanism is shown in FIGURE 8. In this embodiment the dispensing mechanism, generally designated as 49, principally comprises an upper bar 26 and a parallel, spaced apart lower bar 50. The upper bar 26 has a pair of integral depending arms 51. The arms 51 are, in turn, integral with a pair of parallel bars 52 which extend at right angles from the extremities of the same. The lower bar has a groove 53 in each of its ends adapted to slidably receive the bars S 52. A pair of screws 54 are provided to be threaded into the lower side of each of the bifurcated ends of the bar 50 for frictionally engaging the bars 52 at a desired location along their lengths. Thus, the framework comprising the bars 26, 51 and 52 can be slidably adjusted with respect to the lower bar 50 and securely held in place with respect to the same by the screws 54. The lower bar 50 is adapted to slide in the internal grooves 36 and its sliding movement is restrained by the shoulders 41 and spring 42 in the same manner as the bar 27 in the principal embodiment referred to above. Similarly, the bars 52 are adapted to horizontally slide in the grooves 36.

It will be understood that the novel dispensing mechanism of this embodiment can be adjusted to accommodate and dispense cartridges of various lengths. Manifestly, cartridges of different calibers can not be accommodated since the bar 26 is permanently mounted with respect to the bars 52. It has been found thatthe mechanism 49 Will dispense cartridges varying in lengths to the cartridges 4S and 47 shown by the dashed lines in FIG- URE 2. Shorter cartridges could not be provided for since the sliding motion of the mechanism 49 would be restricted by the ends of the bars 52 striking the end of the casing extension 40. It will be noted that in this embodiment the spring 42 must have a width that will permit the bars 52 to extend beyond the bar 50 into the casing extension 40. Also, only a single casing slot 44 would be required to receive the bar extension or handle 26a. With the exceptions noted, the dispensing operation using this embodiment of the invention is similar to that described above.

As the total number of cartridges in the dispenser is decreased, the supply may be replenished by removing the top 14 and inserting the rimmed bases 16 of additional cartridges 15 into sliding engagement with the channels 17 whereby they will slide down to rest on top of the remaining cartridges in the dispenser.

When a right handed person is using the cartridge dispenser, the same is attached to the belt or pocket on the rightside of the user by means of a resilient clip (not shown) which is attached to the casing Wall 37. The thumb of the right hand is hooked around the handle 26a and the lingers are curled down and under the bottom of the casing 10 so that they will receive the dispensed cartridges. When the handle 26a is moved, from front to back with reference to the body of vthe'user to the position of FIGURE 3, the selected number of cartridges will drop into the hand of the user whereby they will be properly oriented for immediate loading into a firearm.

As can be readily seen from Ithe above description and drawing, my invention discloses a novel cartridge dispenser which is easily adjusted to dispense cartridges or shells of varying calibers and lengths. The device is .simple and rugged in construction with the attendant qual- 1ty of inexpensive manufacture. It is reliable and trouble free in its mode of operation. It can be quickly and easily adjusted to receive and dispense cartridges of varymg sizes. The dispenser is readily attached to the clothing of the user and dispenses a selected number of cartridges or shells in a correct position for rapid reloading of the rearm.

It is to be understood that the embodiments shown are for the purpose of the example only and are not to be taken as the sole form of this invention in that other embodiments and modifications thereof will fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus fully described the invention what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

1. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges and permitting vertical sliding movement of said cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed bases thereof; and horizontally sliding dispensing means, said dispensing means comprising a horizontally disposed U-shaped bar member having its bight extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges and adapted to lie beneath said holding means for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said U-shaped member having each of its legs adapted to support a vertically disposed plate at their ends remote from said bight, each of said plates having plural openings therein each opening'of one plate adapted to align with a corresponding opening in the other of said plates, and an upper bar adapted to be inserted in one of the aligned openings of said plates in parallel spaced apart relationship with the bight of said U-shaped bar, said upper bar extending transversely to the'longitudinal axis of said cartridge and just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said columns and the adjacent cartridges; whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slidably positions said upper bar between thelovvermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge of each of saidV columns and slidably positions the bight of said U-shaped bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom.

2. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges and permitting vertical sliding movement of said cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed bases thereof; selective stop means at the lower end of each of said vertical columns for preventing selected columns of cartridges from being dispensed; and horizontally sliding dispensing means, said dispensing means comprising a horizontally disposed U-shaped bar member having its bight extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges and adapted to lie beneath said holding means for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said U-shaped member having each of its legs adapted to support a vertically disposed plate at their ends remote from said bight, each of said plates having plural openings therein each opening adapted to align with a corresponding opening in the other of said plates, and an upper bar adapted to be inserted in the aligned openings of said plates in parallel spaced apart relationship with the bight of said U-shaped bar, said upper bar extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges and just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said columns and the adjacent cartridges, said upper bar having an integral extension on one end thereof adapted to extend through a slot in the side wall of said container and engageable with anexternal force for imparting sliding movement to said dispensing means;'whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slideably positions said upper bar between the lowermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge of each of said columns and slidably positions the bight of said U-shapd bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom.

3. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges and permitting vertical sliding movement of said cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed bases thereof; horizontally sliding integral dispensing means comprising a pair of upper and lower parallel, horizontally spaced apart bars extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges, said lower bar positioned beneath said holding means for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said upper bar positioned just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said columns and the adjacent cartridges; and means for supporting said bars for simultaneous sliding movement; whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slidably positions said upper bar between the lowermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge in each column and slidably positions said lower bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom; said upper bar having a pair fof depending parallel arms extending at right angles from the bottom thereof, each of said arms having a horizontally disposed elongated bar extending from their ends remote from said upper bar, said elongated bars extending in parallel spaced apart relationship to each other and at right angles to said upper bar, said lower bar having a groove in each of its ends adapted to slidably receive said elongated bars and friction means at each of its ends for frictionally engaging said elongated bars along the length thereof, whereby said upper bar may be slidably positioned just clear of the forward portion of cartridges of various lengths.

4. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges and permitting vertical sliding movement of said cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed bases thereof; and horizontally sliding dispensing means, said dispensing means comprising a horizontally disposed U-shaped bar member having its bight extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges and adapted to lie beneath said holding means for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said U-shaped member having each of its legs adapted to support a vertically disposed plate at their ends remote from said bight, each of said plates having at least one opening therein adapted to align with the corresponding opening in the other of said plates, and an upper bar adapted to be inserted in the aligned openings of said plates in parallel spaced apart relationship with the bight of said U-shaped bar, said upper bar extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridge and just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said column and the adjacent cartridges; whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slidably positions said upper bar between the lowermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge of each of said columns and slidably positions the bight of said U-shaped bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom; each of said plates having a plurality of openings therein adapted to align with the corresponding openings in the other of said plates, whereby said upper bar may be selectively positioned in the openings of said plates just clear of the forward portion of cartridges of various calibers and lengths.

5. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges and permitting vertical sliding movement of said cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed bases thereof; horizontally sliding integral dispensing means comprising a pair of upper and lower parallel, horizontally spaced apart bars extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of said cartridges, said lower bar positioned beneath said holding Ymeans for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said upper bar positioned just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said columns and the adjacent cartridges; and means for supporting said bars for simultaneous sliding movement; whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slidably positions said upper bar between the lowermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge in each column and slidably positions said lower bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom; said upper bar having a pair of depending parallel arms extending at right angles from the bottom thereof, each of said arms having a horizontally disposed elongated bar extending from their ends remote from said upper bar, said elongated bars extending in parallel spaced apart relationship to each other and at right angles to said upper bar, said lower bar being attached by means for adjusting adapted to slidably receive said elongated bars and friction means at each of its ends for frictionally engaging said elongated bars along the length thereof, whereby said upper bar may be slidably positioned just clear of the forward portion of cartridges of various lengths.

6. A cartridge dispenser comprising a container having holding means for retaining a plurality of vertical columns of horizontally disposed cartridges by slidably gripping the rimmed base thereof; horizontally sliding integral dispensing means comprising a pair of upper and lower parallel, horizontally spaced apart bars extending transversely to the longitudinal axes of said catridges, said lower bar positioned beneath said holding means for preventing vertical sliding movement of said cartridges therein, said upper bar positioned just clear of the forward portion of the lowermost of said cartridges in said columns and the adjacent cartridges; and means for supporting to rigidly secure and fix the distance between said bars for simultaneous sliding movement throughout the entire movement; whereby sliding movement of said dispensing means slidably positions said upper bar between the lowermost cartridge and the adjacent cartridge in each column said slidably positions said lower bar from beneath said holding means allowing the lowermost cartridges to be dispensed therefrom; said lower bar having integral adjustment means for selectively positioning said upper bar horizontally and vertically in respect thereto in said support means, whereby said dispensing means may dispense cartridges of various calibers and lengths.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 574,531 Ferguson Jan. 5, 1897 3,014,617 Kireta Dec. 26, 1961 3,014,618 Kireta Dec. 26, 1961 

6. A CARTRIDGE DISPENSER COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING HOLDING MEANS FOR RETAINING A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL COLUMNS OF HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED CARTRIDGES BY SLIDABLY GRIPPING THE RIMMED BASE THEREOF; HORIZONTALLY SLIDING INTEGRAL DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF UPPER AND LOWER PARALLEL, HORIZONTALLY SPACED APART BARS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF SAID CARTRIDGES, SAID LOWER BAR POSITIONED BENEATH SAID HOLDING MEANS FOR PREVENTING VERTICAL SLIDING MOVEMENT OF SAID CARTRIDGES THEREIN, SAID UPPER BAR POSITIONED JUST CLEAR OF THE FORWARD PORTION OF THE LOWERMOST OF SAID CARTRIDGES IN SAID COLUMNS AND THE ADJACENT CARTRIDGES; AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING TO RIGIDLY SECURE AND FIX THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID BARS FOR SIMULTANEOUS SLIDING MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MOVEMENT; WHEREBY SLIDING MOVEMENT OF SAID DISPENSING MEANS SLIDABLY POSITIONS SAID UPPER BAR BETWEEN THE LOWERMOST CARTRIDGE AND THE ADJACENT CARTRIDGE IN EACH COLUMN SAID SLIDABLY POSITIONS SAID LOWER BAR FROM BENEATH SAID HOLDING MEANS ALLOWING THE LOWERMOST CARTRIDGES TO BE DISPENSED THEREFROM; SAID LOWER BAR HAVING INTEGRAL ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING SAID UPPER BAR HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY IN RESPECT THERETO IN SAID SUPPORT MEANS, WHEREBY SAID DISPENSING MEANS MAY DISPENSE CARTRIDGES OF VARIOUS CALIBERS AND LENGTHS. 